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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW52HNA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 25 Jan 2021
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,107 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021 7 Jun 202629 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,501 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,987 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2017 7 Jun 202615 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 119,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) Dangerous
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,802 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
- Offside Rear tyre cracked
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
3 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear tyre cracked
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,701 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
8 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,159 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,940 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,830 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2012 7 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,226 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 7 Jun 20268 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- Nearside Front Lower Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
11 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,542 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2010 7 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 70,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
6 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,983 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2009 7 Jun 202629 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,699 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009 7 Jun 202622 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,078 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2008 7 Jun 202622 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,078 MI
7 Jun 202619 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,992 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2007 7 Jun 202619 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 24,992 MI
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SW52HNA was registered on 2003-01-31
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